Craftsman G8693 manual

MINI SHAPER MODEL G8693 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. 1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227 WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. JUNE 2000 PRINTED IN CHINA.[...]

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G8693 Mini Shaper -3- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ................................................3-4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAPERS ......................................5 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION .....................................................................................[...]

-4- G8693 Mini Shaper Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -5- 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension[...]

-6- G8693 Mini Shaper Safety Instructions For Shapers 1 . Wear eye protection. 2. Wear ear protection. 3. Be sure keyed washer is directly under spindle nut and that spindle nut is tight. 4. Feed workpiece against rotation of cutter. 5. Do not use awkward hand positions. 6. Keep fingers away from revolving cutter - use fixture when necessary. 7 . U[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -7- Figure 1. Improper connections of the electrical-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with green or green and yellow striped insulation is the electrical-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor t[...]

-8- G8693 Mini Shaper SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION To operate this, or any power tool, safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G8693 will be time well spent. DO NOT oper- ate this machine until you are completely famil- iar with the [...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -9- Parts Inventory After all parts have been removed from the box, you should have: 1 Mini Shaper Unit 3 Knobs 1 Fence Assembly 1M i t er Gauge 2 Spindle Wretches 1 Router Bit Collet 1 Guide Pin 1 Dust Port 1 Hose Adapter 1 Stub Shaft 1 Plastic Guard 2 Extra Motor Brushes 1 Extra Motor Belt In the event that any parts are missing[...]

Many of the solvents commonly used to clean machinery can be highly flammable, and toxic when inhaled or ingested. Always work in well-ventilated areas far from potential ignition sources when dealing with solvents. Use care when disposing of waste rags and towels to be sure they do not create fire or environmental hazards. Keep children and animal[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -11- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Spindle Shaft For Your Own Safety, Never Connect To Power Source Until All Assembly Steps Are Complete, And You Have Read And Understand The Safety And Operational Instructions. Typically, the Spindle Shaft is already installed from the factory. To remove the Spindle, reverse the following steps. 1. Place [...]

-12- G8693 Mini Shaper Fence 1. Find three Knobs (REF 14) and three rubber faced Washers (REF 13) from the parts bag. 2. Mount the Fence Body (REF 12) on the Table (REF 10) using two knobs and washers. Screw the knobs through the slots of the fence body and into the threaded holes near the rear of the table. See Figure 4. 3. Place the Fence Segment[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -13- Site Consideration If the Mini Shaper is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench. Holes should be drilled through supporting surface of the workbench as illustrated. Each foot of the Mini Shaper should be bolted securely using 1 ⁄ 4 '' bol[...]

-14- G8693 Mini Shaper SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Figure 7. Location Of Primary Components. Operating this equipment has the potential for hearing damage to occur, especially if operated for a long period of time. Always wear hearing protection when operating equipment. Cotton balls or tissue paper in the ear canal does not provide adequate noise reduct[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -15- The “On-Off” switch is located on the front of your Mini Shaper and has the operating positions clearly marked. Push the switch up to turn your tool “On” and down to turn it “off” The switch has a switch key which, when removed, allows the switch to be locked in the “off” position. To acti- vate the locking fe[...]

-16- G8693 Mini Shaper The Spindle has a maximum vertical adjustment of 3 ⁄ 4 ''. The large knob on the rear of the Shaper/ Router is used to set the height. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise. The Spindle assembly can now be raised or lowered by mov- ing the knob right or left in the inclined slot. When the desired height i[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -17- The Ring Guard (REF 19) is an important safety feature and should always be used when shap- ing. Before the Mini Shaper is turned on, the ring guard should be positioned approximately 1 ⁄ 4 '' above the workpiece and locked in place. When making adjustments or setting the cutter, the Ring Guard can be loosened and[...]

-18- G8693 Mini Shaper Before making any adjustments or conversions to the Mini Shaper, make sure the switch is in the 'OFF' position and the power cord is UNPLUGGED. Be sure the Table Insert (REF 16) is installed and not in contact with the cutter prior to operation. The cutter rotates in a counterclockwise direction. Be careful to mount[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -19- Figure 16. Do not use the Mini Shaper to reduce workpiece size. The workpiece should be cut as close to final size before shaping. For best results, run all sides to be shaped through a jointer. Whenever a cutter is required to make a heavy cut, the spindle speed (RPM) may be reduced. This results in a rough or splintered cut[...]

-20- G8693 Mini Shaper Always install the keyed washer directly under the jam nut; otherwise, the nut may loosen and serious injury may result. A cross-grain cut will result in splintering of the back edge. Two common methods to reduce this problem are: 1. Cut the workpiece about 1 ⁄ 4 '' oversize and trim after shaping. 2. Clamp a piec[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -21- When shaping long, wide or cumbersome work- pieces, the table may be too small to provide full support. An extension for the table can be added to the sides and front. Use only smooth, flat wood and be sure the extension is on the same level as the Mini Shaper table. The Fence faces are drilled to allow the addition of fence [...]

-22- G8693 Mini Shaper Figure 19. Your Mini Shaper has a rear chip discharge which fits any standard dust collection with a 2 1 ⁄ 2 '' hose. A 2 1 ⁄ 2 '' to 1 1 ⁄ 4 '' hose adapter is supplied with the Mini Shaper. Attaching a dust collection system will keep your work area cleaner. If Chip Discharge clogs with c[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -23- Keep your Mini Shaper clean and adjusted prop- erly for maximum performance and machine longevity. Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, fences or cutters. Clean frequently with Gum and Pitch Remover. The table and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G8693 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the [...]

-24- G8693 Mini Shaper The Model G8693 was specifically designed for Shaping . DO NOT MODIFY AND/OR USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PUR- POSE. Modifications or improper use of this tool will void the warranty. If you are con- fused about any aspect of this machine, DO NOT use it until you have answered all your questions. Serious personal injury may[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -25- Design Type .................................................................................................... Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Table ......................................................................................................11 13 ⁄ 16 " x 9 13 ⁄ 16 " Height (Includes Fence) .........[...]

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G8693 Mini Shaper -27- Ref Part No Description 36 P8693036 SHAPER NUT 37 PR09M EXTERNAL SNAP RING 20MM 38 P6004 6004-2RS BALL BEARING 39 P8693039 SPINDLE CARTRIDGE 40 P6202 6202-2RS BALL BEARING 41 PR24M INTERNAL SNAP RING 42MM 42 P8693042 SPINDLE HOUSING 44 P8693044 MACHINE PULLEY 45 P8693045 CABLE CLAMP 46 P8693046 T5 x 45 x 10 BELT 47 P8693047 B[...]

-28- G8693 Mini Shaper Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warran[...]

G8693 Mini Shaper -29- CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe ___8" Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer ___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Scroll Saw ___Disc/Belt Sander ___Spindle/[...]

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